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ATLANTIC CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LAUNCHES NEW SERVICE TO CHICAGO AND HOUSTON AS UNITED AIRLINES BEGINS DIRECT FLIGHTS TO SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY

Date: Apr 01, 2014Press Release Number: 70-2014

Atlantic City International Airport ushered in a new era today with its first nonstop flights to Chicago and Houston, as officials including U.S. Rep. Frank Lobiondo and Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian joined Port Authority, South Jersey Transportation Authority, civic and local representatives in welcoming United Airlines to Southern New Jersey's premier airport.

"Today, we begin to fulfill the promise we made to expand air service when we partnered with SJTA last July to provide both increased leisure and business travel options through ACY,' said Port Authority Deputy Executive Director Deb Gramiccioni. "Our celebration is even more special because we're sharing it with one of our most trusted business partners, United Airlines, which employs more than 13,000 people in the state of New Jersey."

"With new flights come new opportunities—for tourism, business and leisure travel, job growth, and economic stimulation," said Rep. LoBiondo (NJ-02), chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee. "By linking Atlantic City International Airport to United Airlines' two largest hub airports, we're creating an environment for additional positive developments."

"As New Jersey's largest airline and one of the state's largest employers, United is pleased to connect Atlantic City to our global route network," said Don Wright, United's vice president of the Newark hub. "These new flights from our two largest hubs will offer more options and convenience for south Jersey travelers and will connect customers from points throughout North America, Asia and Latin America to Atlantic City."

The Port Authority, in partnership with SJTA, seek to increase ACY's service to serve the growing population and travel needs of the entire region, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New York. The goal is to help boost the economy of the entire region, including the Jersey Shore vacation areas, Pine Barrens and the area's developing wine country, in addition to Atlantic City's gaming industry.

Chicago and Houston are United's largest hub airports. From Chicago, United's flight to Atlantic City will depart at 8:10 a.m. daily, arriving at 11:07 a.m. The return flight will depart Atlantic City at 11:52 a.m. and arrive in Chicago at 1:08 p.m. From Houston, United's flight to Atlantic City will depart at 7 p.m. daily, arriving at 11:10 p.m. The return flight will depart Atlantic City at 6 a.m. and arrive in Houston at 8:40 a.m. United Express carrier ExpressJet will operate the Atlantic City flights with 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft.

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